About DBFS Securities Limited
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DBFS Securities Limited is a public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, a subsidiary of Doha Brokerage And Financial Services Limited. It operates in the diversified financial services segment of the financial services sector. It was incorporated on 19 April 1995 and has been in existence for over 31 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Chennai, under CIN U65993TN1995PLC030974. Its GSTIN is 33AABCS0244A3Z6 (Tamil Nadu). The company holds 7 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹8 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹7.01 Cr. It was formerly known as Select Stock Brokers Limited. It is led by directors including Johnkutty James and Suresh Yezhuvath.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹23.18 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹2.45 Cr (net margin 10.6%) and EBITDA of ₹1.57 Lakh (EBITDA margin 0.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 8% over three years and 12% over five years.
The company has about 115 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹35 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹10.5 Cr on record. Court records list 30 cases involving the company, including 16 filed by the company and 14 filed against it.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dbfsindia.com.
Company details
Contact details
DBFS Securities Limited's registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its website is dbfsindia.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Registered Address1st Floor No.122, Rajaji Road West Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600045
- IndustryFinancial Services, Diversified Financial Services
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of DBFS Securities is financial and insurance service. In detail, this covers financial advisory, brokerage and consultancy services.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| K | Financial and insurance Service | K7 | Financial Advisory, brokerage and Consultancy Services |
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Financials of DBFS Securities Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDBFS Securities Limited reported revenue of ₹23.18 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years, including 7% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 96% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Total Revenue | ₹23.18 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹1.57 Lakh | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹2.45 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 0.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 10.6% | ||||
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Board of directors of DBFS Securities Limited
DBFS Securities has 6 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Johnkutty James Also directs: DBFS Finance and Leasing (India) Limited | Director | 12 Nov 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Suresh Yezhuvath | Director | 20 Sep 2014 | 12 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Paul Thomas | Director | 09 May 2023 | 3 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Jacob Kurian Nellanickal | Director | 20 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Jose Pampackal Thomas | Director | 14 Mar 2015 | 11 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Prince George Also directs: PG Market Minds Private Limited, DBFS Finance and Leasing (India) Limited, Doha Brokerage and Financial Services Limited and 2 more | Director | 20 Dec 2002 | 23 Years 10 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
DBFS Securities Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the BFSI industry (Financial Instrument Distributors), with the same principal business activity (financial advisory, brokerage and consultancy services), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Phonepe Wealth Broking Private Limited | ₹24.44 Cr (FY 2024) | 124.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| DBFS Securities Limitedthis company | ₹23.18 Cr (FY 2025) | ₹2.45 Cr | 10.6% | 7.0% | 115 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Safal Capital Services Private Limited | ₹23.03 Cr (FY 2025) | 424.0% | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | |||
| Om Apex Investment Services Private Limited | ₹18.93 Cr (FY 2024) | 156.0% | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
DBFS Securities Limited is audited by G Joseph & Associates for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| G Joseph & Associates | FY 2025 | 006310S |
Shareholding
The shareholding of DBFS Securities Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 16 Sep 2019 | 100293116 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹35 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | 10284496 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 29 Mar 2005 | 90294214 | Indusind Bank Ltd | ₹50 Lakh | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 3 View all charges
Legal cases
DBFS Securities Limited has 30 court cases on record: 16 filed by DBFS Securities, 14 filed against it. All cases are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| District courts | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Supreme Court | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 30)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| High Court | Court case (RP) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
| High Court, Kerala | Court case (RP) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court | Court case (Crl.MC) | Filed by the company against State of Kerala and 1 other | Disposed |
| District court, Thrissur, Kerala | Execution petition | Filed by the company against an individual | Disposed |
| High Court, Kerala | Court case (Crl.MC) | Filed by the company against State of Kerala, and 2 others | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for DBFS Securities Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
DBFS Securities Limited has a workforce of 115 employees on its EPFO records as of Jan 07, 2026, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
DBFS Securities has 7 GST registrations: 4 active and 3 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 33AABCS0244A3Z6 | Tamil Nadu | Active | 24 Jul 2017 |
| 32AABCS0244A1ZA | Kerala | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 37AABCS0244A1Z0 | Andhra Pradesh | Active | 21 Jul 2017 |
| 29AABCS0244A1ZX | Karnataka | Active | 24 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
DBFS Securities Limited has 11 board changes on record since 2002: 6 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Paul Thomas was appointed as Director on 09 May 2023.
9 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
DBFS Securities is an active public limited company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company works in diversified financial services, within the financial services industry. It was incorporated on 19 April 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN U65993TN1995PLC030974.
DBFS Securities has 6 current directors:
- Johnkutty James - Director
- Suresh Yezhuvath - Director
- Paul Thomas - Director
- Jacob Kurian Nellanickal - Director
- Jose Pampackal Thomas - Director
- Prince George - Director
The latest financial statements of DBFS Securities on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of DBFS Securities is 33AABCS0244A3Z6, registered in Tamil Nadu. The company has 7 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 3 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 32AABCS0244A1ZA (Kerala), 37AABCS0244A1Z0 (Andhra Pradesh), 29AABCS0244A1ZX (Karnataka).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of DBFS Securities is U65993TN1995PLC030974. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
DBFS Securities has 30 court cases on record: 16 filed by the company and 14 filed against it. Most are in the high courts.
DBFS Securities was incorporated on 19 April 1995, making it 31+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai.
The peers of DBFS Securities by revenue are Phonepe Wealth Broking Private Limited, Safal Capital Services Private Limited, Om Apex Investment Services Private Limited, all in the BFSI industry (Financial Instrument Distributors), with the same principal business activity (financial advisory, brokerage and consultancy services).
Paul Thomas was appointed as Director on 09 May 2023. Johnkutty James was appointed as Director on 12 Nov 2020. Suresh Bajpai ceased to be Director on 23 Jan 2016. DBFS Securities has 11 board changes on record in total.
DBFS Securities can be reached through the website dbfsindia.com. Its registered office is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The registered office of DBFS Securities is at 1st Floor No.122, Rajaji Road West Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600045.